Podcast appearances and mentions of jane richmond

Episode 120   July 17, 2023 On the Needles 1:45 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Gemini by Jane Richmond, zombie yarns Thriller in Bumbleberry (dk, 75% cotton 25%linen, stitches 2022 $5 GOOB sale) – DONE!!   Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom   Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts in LIttle Birdie (2016)-- remake a project   Contrast Blast Socks by Stephen West, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast   Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)   On the Easel 13:08 Rosanna Diggs embroidery kits   Watercolor postcards On the Table 16:10 slow-and-low dry rub oven chicken – smitten kitchen   broccoli slaw – smitten kitchen   corn chowder with chile, lime and cotija – smitten kitchen   https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/beet-risotto   https://www.loveandlemons.com/cookbook/   On the Nightstand 29:51 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Independent People by Halldór Laxness Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea by Rita Chang-Eppig    Girl of War Sarah Novic (audio) Chasing a Croatian Girl by Cody McClain Brown The Secret Service of Tea and Treason India Holton Bingo 48:55 Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry. Complete all three bird themed squares for bird themed prize.   Prize winner & friend rec– independent people Craft summery– gemini tshirt More bird cooking– low and slow chicken Pizza my way– with salad on top– BINGO!   Kelly: Debut author: Sara Novic Different genre: Tea and Treason by India Holton Vacation reading and cooking Someplace you want to visit: books about Croatia Bird-themed: House of the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Episode 119 July 6, 2023 On the Needles 1:19 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Tin can knits app   Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom Gemini by Jane Richmond, zombie yarns Thriller in Bumbleberry (dk, 75% cotton 25%linen, stitches 2022 $5 GOOB sale)  Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts in LIttle Birdie (2016)-- remake a project Contrast Blast Socks by Stephen West, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast On the Easel 13:11 First, some sewing–Poppy Blouse from Pattern Scout dress hack, sort of fail because of fabric choice. Grainline Studio Linden Sweatshirt in black double-knit ponte.   Also of note, Spoonflower site with search trends.   In art news: a big commission on birch panel. Lots of florals. Sketching motion thanks to Emma Carlisle patreon. On the Table 15:30 Colorado: bison meatballs, trout, elk tenderloin, heritage salad   Indecision chicken from Small Victories by Julia Turshen   Omelet asparagus & goat cheese from Food Lab   Strawberry shrub pickling liquid cocktail/mocktail   Chicken Burgers from Pioneer Woman Paella Party with excellent olives and smoked red pepper salt from The Spanish Table. Cocktails: paper airplane and bijoux On the Nightstand 27:59 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni  The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton  Hard Truth by Nevada Barr (audio) The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo, trans by Louise Heal Kawai Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn The Maid by Nita Prose  Arch Conspirator by Veronica Roth Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? By Crystal Smith Paul  The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty (audio) Community Board by Tara Conklin Cold Earth by Ann Cleeves The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd Wild Fire by Ann Cleeves Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Bingo 58:58 Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry. Complete all three bird themed squares for bird themed prize.  You don't have to post your finished items but we love to see them!   New cocktail: strawberry shrub Cook bird themed: omelette Vacation crafting 1st of series: Amina al-Sirafi   Librarian rec with World of Wonders Bird read: The Crane Husband Cocktail: paper airplane Re-make: poppy blouse/dress Summery make?: linden sweatshirt since SF is deliciously cold.  

Episode 118 Tuesday June 20, 2023 On the Needles 2:04 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Stephen West sock MKAL!  4 clues July 6-27 Shetland Wool Week hat! Sept 23- Oct 1, 2023   Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts in LIttle Birdie (2016)-- remake a project Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom  The More You Gnome by Sarah Schira, Plucky Knitter Plucky Feet in Miss Manners, Yarntini Sock in Match Point and Ginger Ice– DONE!! Rocky Mountain Beanie by Nancy Bates– DONE!! Gemini by Jane Richmond, zombie yarns Thriller in Bumbleberry (dk, 75% cotton 25%linen, stitches 2022 $5 GOOB sale) On the Easel 12:42 New Heron tattoo, being inked on Friday! Lots of floral paintings in the sketchbook New pencil easels!!   On the Table 16:11 Pickled strawberries from Strawberries by Susan Spungen (!) Stewed Chickpea with zucchini from Simply Julia Back to saucy business– roasted tomato vinaigrette, dill sauce for socca   Angry Grandma Detroit-style (well, Sicilian, actually) pizza from Smitten Kitchen Keepers. Fire Cracker Chicken from Masonfit.com Breakfast for dinner Lasagne dinner party   On the Nightstand 27:32 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley Last Heir to the Blackwood Library by Hester Fox J is for Judgment by Sue Grafton (audio) Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto The Lock-Up by John Banville Happy Place by Emily Henry True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren Witch King by Martha Wells  Gone Like Yesterday by Janelle M. Williams (audio) Diary of a Void by Emi Yago (transl. David Boyd & Lucy North) The Trackers by Charles Frazier The Dog of the North by Elizabeth McKenzie Bingo 53:20 Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry. Complete all three bird themed squares for bird themed prize.   Pickled strawberries Craft an accessory– rocky mountain hat   Cortney's squares: Debut author Diary of a Void Pizza–my way! Bird-themed craft: heron tattoo & incoming bird patch for travel sketch kit Started new project: pencil easels Finished a (7-year+) work-in-progress: 3 remaining upholstered chairs for patio

This is a continuation from episode 224. Matt Finch interviews his parents John Finch and Jane Richmond, founders and operators of the Self-Heal School of Herbal Studies and Healing. They  continue to discuss different herbs, their benefits, and how to use them. John Finch and Jane Richmond have been co-directing the school for over 30 years.

Matt Finch interviews his parents John Finch and Jane Richmond, founders and operators of the Self-Heal School of Herbal Studies and Healing. They discuss the different herbs, their benefits, and how to use them. John Finch and Jane Richmond have been co-directing the school for over 30 years.

Matt Finch interviews his mother, Jane Richmond, about her life growing up with alcoholic parents and how things changed when her dad joined AA, the abandonment, codependency, and health issues she faced and overcame, and how for close to 4 decades she has been helping others with their body/mind/spirit health.

If knitting is your go-to creative refuge, the place you craft your best self, but somedays stitching solo on the sofa feels a bit empty and lackluster, turn on this podcast! Encourage Better takes you to Kodiak Island, Alaska---the knitting adventure capital of the world...ok, that is my take on it and not 100% official, but still entirely accurate. Trek up mountain peaks, stand along the shore, and romp among the forest of spruce trees *all through your earbuds*! Knitting tips, tricks, and tales every episode Encourage Better is the must-listen-to-podcast to kickstart your knitting mojo and broaden your smile!In today's episode, I share my Winston Sweater by Jane Richmond. My version morphed into something completely different! Learn the lessons on sweater knitting alterations from my adventures knitting both the original and the completely different Winstons. It may help you when you decide to change up your next project!See the photos and read more: https://www.encouragebetter.com

Join me on my knitting and hand spinning adventures! Subscribe if you'd like to know when future episodes are uploaded.I chat a bit about my new Schacht Flatiron spinning wheel near the beginning, but get into knitting a few minutes later (skip ahead if you're not into the spinning wheel talk). After going through my finished objects (FOs) and works in progress (WIPs), I get back into the details of my spinning from the last two weeks, including a brief and not particularly helpful discussion about Schacht wooden bobbins vs travel bobbins vs Akerworks bobbins. I swear, I'm going to buy an Akerworks bobbin just so I can record a video comparing all 3 (there's nothing out there)! My Designs My Website Ravelry GroupLambing Mitts from Tolt Yarn & WoolMountain Meadow Wool Legacy Yarn Club (Mountain Meadow Tweeds Pumice overdyed with Russet)Iðunn Cardigan by Ragga Eiríksdóttir using Lettlopi Yellow Tail Shawl by Taiga Hilliard Caterpillar Green YarnsWithin by Jane Richmond and Shannon Cook Tread by Shannon CookSchacht Spindle Company (Flatiron, Matchless, Sidekick mentioned)Spunky Eclectic February 2016 Club Fiber (Aspens colorway)Any music used in the video is fully credited at the end of the video.

Episode 39   Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shout outs Irylknits - Nana in Norway Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google music What's knitting now Emily -  A Joyful Thread by Silvia McFadden (Softsweater) in Sweet Fiber Merino Lace rose gold Socks for Bug in river city yarns - Hat trick calgary flames Genevieves tube socks - knitmoregirls Vanilla is the new black - CatGreen OMG you guys Hibernation Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian. Hand spun Love and Light by softsweater Bradway by Very Shannon in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, Stormcloud and Yellow Advent calendar stockings (I finished one) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Karla- Two custom socks for Grandma West Coast Cardigan   FO’s - Emily -Nada Karla - Relativity, from the frost hat   Sponsors!   Denise of Sock Ruler Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe Sara of Riv Creative Sally of Yarn Friendly Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram   Design features Emily-  Did one of my panels in garter instead of stockinette, dropped down to fix it. Karla - The saga that is the WCC   Spinning Emily -. Finally tried out 3D bobbin. LOVE it. It knocks a little but it’s good. Spun one single of Alpaca   Karla - Kinfolk Yarn and Fibre Superwash BFL - Cirque du Soleil 2ply   Best laid plans Emily - Work on the WIP pile, do some mending, Spin in Karla -  Finish WCC, finish Grandma’s socks, finish baby blanket, go shopping, weave   Stash Enhancement Emily- Birthday yarn!! Ancient Arts Superwash Merino Sparkle in  Frolic Sweet Georgia tough love sock in rogue and grouse  and a mini skein set in English Bay Brooklyn Tweed Arbor in Tincture Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Medieval 5 Braids of Corredale from Knotty by Nature in Victoria 2 amazing project bags from TwoSticks and Ewe in West Kelowna Heart on my Sleeve - TinCanKnits Pumpkin Spice by Ysolda Teague   Karla - Lydia Yarn I won on Unraveling with Greg and Joey in Harvest, progress keepers into necklace from Riv Creative, tin can knits book   Sponsors! Caitlyn Ffrench Knox Mountain Knit Co Chantal of Mudpunch Jess of Haven Fiber Arts Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman Sylvia of Softsweater Knits Jenni from the Lone Larch Podcast has offered money for shipping prizes!   KAL!   #stashtogiftknit2017 The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017! It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop as a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017!   Art of Yarn Art of Yarns Knit-a-long to start the year off! We are teaming up with BC locals Shannon Cook and Jane Richmond to explore the Knits from their latest book Within Knits and the the amazing Westcoast Cardigan (stand alone pattern). To coincide with the KAL, we will have the complete trunk show for the book and Cardigan at the shop. If you are in the area please stop by and check it out. Prizes will be randomly awarded at the end of the KAL to participants. There are a few ways to join sand enter in the fun…. Posting your photos on instagram and tagging us in the photo @artofyarn Joining our ravelry group Art of Yarn Kal 2017 and sharing your project with us Tagging us on Facebook @artofyarn with your project For our locals too we will be hosting a small knit social to show off your FO’s Check us out on our website artofyarn.com if you would like to order the book and feel free to contact us if you need help in choosing a Yarn that is right for your project. Happy knitting and looking forward to seeing everyone’s progress! Melissa   Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Baby!! Kelowna Yarn knitted knockers Karla - Classes! WWKIP! Cup Cozy!   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - nope Karla - paper crafts for the win! bracelet   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- SIngle momming - I think we’ve hit our stride. I’ll second that Plague. Karla- Genius Mom win = sleep, found feet, no nice things and the plague   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 38   Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google music   Circusbear! Rosberrycrafts! Stashandknit! bonjimac! HereIKnit!   KAL!   #stashtogiftknit2017 The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017! Thank you to the following prize sponsors! Denise of Sock Ruler Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe Sara of Riv Creative Sally of Yarn Friendly Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram Caitlyn Ffrench Okanagan Knit Co Chantal of Mudpunch Jess of Haven Fiber Arts Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman Sylvia of Softsweater Knits It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop as a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017! Ok! Here are THE RULES! Any and all gift knits will be accepted, there’s no minimum yardage, if it’s a gift it counts. Gifts knit from yarn acquired in 2016 or before get two entries, so post those FOs twice for more chances to win. (Please be honest, there’s no way for me to actually track this so I’m holding out on good knitting karma that there will be no cheating). If you knit a gift from yarn from 2017, you get one entry. Entries are quarterly, Jan - Mar, Apr - Jun, Jul - Sept, Oct - Dec. You cannot enter something finished in March in the July quarter etc. Year long FO thread is where you will open one post and keep a running tally of ALL the gifts knit in the year. Go back and edit this post as many times as you need to include all gifts. This really should be rule #1 but HAVE FUN! Post pictures of what you’re knitting on instagram with the hashtag #stashtogiftknit2017 so we can see all your projects! All prizes will be drawn with random number generator except the full year thread winner will be the one with the most gifts knit.   Art of Yarn Art of Yarns Knit-a-long to start the year off! We are teaming up with BC locals Shannon Cook and Jane Richmond to explore the Knits from their latest book Within Knits and the the amazing Westcoast Cardigan (stand alone pattern). To coincide with the KAL, we will have the complete trunk show for the book and Cardigan at the shop. If you are in the area please stop by and check it out. Prizes will be randomly awarded at the end of the KAL to participants. There are a few ways to join sand enter in the fun…. Posting your photos on instagram and tagging us in the photo @artofyarn Joining our ravelry group Art of Yarn Kal 2017 and sharing your project with us Tagging us on Facebook @artofyarn with your project For our locals too we will be hosting a small knit social to show off your FO’s Check us out on our website artofyarn.com if you would like to order the book and feel free to contact us if you need help in choosing a Yarn that is right for your project. Happy knitting and looking forward to seeing everyone’s progress! Melissa What's knitting now Emily - Socks for Bug in river city yarns - Hat trick calgary flames Genevieves tube socks - knitmoregirls Vanilla is the new black - CatGreen OMG you guys Hibernation Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian. Hand spun Love and Light by softsweater Bradway by Very Shannon in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, Stormcloud and Yellow Advent calendar stockings (I finished one) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220   Karla- Two custom socks for Grandma, Baby Boy Watson & Relativity   FO’s - Emily Karla - Brioso by Heather Zoppetti in 100% merino I dyed a dusty pink colour - stalled a little bit, on to second repeat   Design features Emily-  Not enough knitting to make mistakes Karla - reading charts on Relativity...   Spinning Emily -. none Karla - none but I want to so bad! Best laid plans Emily - Get out of the no knitting Rut. Karla -  Knit as much as I can!   Stash Enhancement Emily- 12days of knitmas - Vogue Knitting Holiday Karla - GC for Christmas! 12 days of knitmas! Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - The Big Move Karla - Michelle’s help with stash sorting   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - nope Karla - nope, but found CaliFayeCollection Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Christmas holidays - single momming Karla- Renan is smiling and giggling and getting more use to being in his bed! Locke’s language skills are incredible and he’s all about the toys!   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Review of Within: Knitting Patterns to Warm the Soul by Jane Richmond and Shannon Cook. Wonderful Wallaby by Carol Anderson/Cottage Creations. Knitting Pipeline Retreat information will be in Episode 266. Registration begins Dec 1, 2016. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com Haste ye back!

Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Swift by Shannon Cook Toddler Swift in my projects Journey: A Collaboration by Jane Richmond and Shannon Cook Quince & Co Chickadee Abide Shawl by Kirsten Kapur Blacker Yarns Swan Falkland Islands Drop Dead Easy Knits by Gale Zucker, Mary Lou Egan, and Kirsten Kapur Chromatic Cowl by Amy Detjen (free) PrairiePiper’s Chromatic Cowl Visit the Knitting Pipeline Group on Ravelry to enter the drawing for a Sock-tacular Prize from PrairieBagWorks, Hue Loco, SlapYourLlama on etsy, and Sockruler.com. Haste ye back.  

Finished Rhinebeck Sweaters (will I see you there?). A little bit of spinning and knitting of little bits.Finished:Clarke Pullover by Jane Richmond in handspun merino from Into the Whirled, colorway Godrick's Hollow and Cascade 220 natural.Colonel Henley by Elizabeth Green Musselman in a hand-dyed TargheeSpinning: my own batts (Witch's Stockings and two older batts plied together)In Progress:Wee Envelope by Ysolda Teague in Jill Draper Makes Stuff, Mohonk. Colorway Spruce.Fingerless or Not Gloves by Paula McKeever in Must Stash Yarn  Perfect Sock, BB8 ColorwayToe up socks in Must Stash Yarn Perfect Sock, Boba Fett colorwayKSF Shop - sheep and hedgehog bags + batts available2017 Farm Calendar Pre-Orders now open.

It's been raining non-stop here this past week. My kids have been on holiday and while I've been tackling some cleaning they've been reading and making lots of things - we've got a new knitter in the house!This week I'm chatting about swatching - do you swatch? It is definitely worth it if you want a predictable outcome but it took quite a while for me to get over my "fears" around swatching being a waste of yarn and the numbers not being accurate.Joeli has a create tutorial about swatching in the round so you can reuse your swatchI also use Jane Richmond's technique for swatching in the roundDid you know that different needles alter your gauge? Yep, it's true. I've written about it in this blog post.I really enjoyed this programme about British Vogue Magazine this week. I'm not sure if you can watch it in your country but it's well worth a watch.Are you joining the local yarn swap? This weekend is the last chance to get involved. Head over to Ravelry and sign up :)As usual, my fabulous theme tune is "Casting On" by Mr Roberelli.

Visits with large lambs. Rhinebeck sweater(s). Two new games. Making paneer in a thunderstorm. You know, a typical day on the farm... Finished:Snake Skin by Ashley Solley in  Another Crafty Girl Come and Play minis and Leading Men Fiber Arts London FogRhinebeck Sweaters:Clarke Pullover by Jane Richmond in handspun merino from Into the Whirled, colorway Godrick's Hollow and Cascade 220 natural.Colonel Henley by Elizabeth Green Musselman in a handdyed TargheeKSF Shop - Halloween bags added

Knitting that makes my heart go pitter patter.Finished:Wee Chickadee  by Ysolda Teague in Louet Gems Spinning: 3ply2waysCattywampus club colorway from Into the WhirledDon't You Find it So? on Corriedale from Hello YarnIn Progress:Stay Shiny club colorway on Merino/nylon from Into the WhirledSnake Skin by Ashley Solley in  Another Crafty Girl Come and Play minis and Leading Men Fiber Arts London FogClarke Pullover by Jane Richmond in handspun merino from Into the Whirled, colorway Godrick's Hollow and Cascade 220 natural.Book: In Defense of Food by Micheal PollanKSF Shop - Updates Thursdays 7/7 (batts) and 7/14 (bags) 7 pm Eastern

Title - March 4. 2016   Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs Monknitker from Washington DC introduced herself We have 7 reviews on iTunes! Yay, thanks!   What's knitting now Emily Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colour Stovetop by TinCan Knits in Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca colour way Chartreuse Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Dish cloth in Hemp for Knitting Karla- Socks -Nicole C Mendez Self Striping Sock Yarn. - Fish Lips Kiss Heel ( Kate Atherly’s book Custom Socks with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel or Hat Top Thumb Joint Heel by Lara Neel (Fork in the Road socks) )   Sweater - Daelyn Pullover by Isabelle Kraemer in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Icicle Heather.   FO’s - Emily Reyna by Noora Laivola in Crystal Palace Yarns Sausalito Vanilla Socks with afterthought heel (ala Yarn Harlot blog post) in CaterpillarGreen’s Concrete and Tulips   Karla None - almost Daelyn Design features Emily- I had to frog a few rows of Reyna but no biggie Karla - Nothing worse than having to tink a couple rows of Daelyn   Spinning Finished spinning and plying a traditional 3-ply in 100% merino   Stash Enhancement Emily-  Sweet Fiber Cashmerino 20 in spiced pumpkin for ‘waiting for rain’ Riverstone yarns lace weight 80/20 merino silk in gentle moss Cascade 220 in white for swatches Seasonless Mini collection by Jane Richmond and Shannon Cook   Karla - 6 skeins of Swans Island rambouillet and alpaca wire sock blockers and bent ended darning needle Fidra - Gudrun Johnston Harvest Fling - Dani Berg   Best laid plans Emily - Master Knitter program over spring break.  + a million other things, mostly shawls Karla - Fidra this weekend for the secretary at work and Harvest Fling for my Teacher Candidate work on blocking report for TKGA Master Knitter Level 1 Talky Talk Emily -Got Scholarship Found sock book - it was in the car all along   Karla - Knitting Retreat was AWESOME!   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- All the sickness. So many words and letters and numbers. Nursing baby.   Karla- Teeth! no no no.   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

TinkIn this episode I talk about the goals I set myself for the month of October, and discuss goals for November. Below are links to specific publications/patterns I mention, to see my other projects head on over to the blog (katherinejyane.co.uk) where there are specific tabs linking to different areas of creative endeavours, or email me at mail@katherinejayne.co.uk if you can’t find what you’re looking for!Knitting:Fairisle Tank from Claire Montgomerie's Knitting Vintage book - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fair-isle-tankSocks from the Toe up by Wendy D. Johnson - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/socks-from-the-toe-upArne and Carlos design line sock yarn - http://us.schachenmayr.com/yarns/regia-4-ply-design-line-arne-carlosArne and Carlos free sock pattern - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/r0258---cable-detail-socksRugby DK free sock pattern by Projekt Managerin - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rugby-3Java Purl Designs, 'I love you more than Pumpkin Spice' Socks, 'Strawberries and Cream Frappe' Socks and 'We need a geek to break the code' Socks -  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/cc-almon---javapurl-designsAphaia Designs, Lundey mitts and  Tesserae shawl - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tesserae-2    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lundey-mittensZulo by Lee Meredith of Leethal Knits - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zuloSlavini by Kathrin Steinhauer - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/salviniaPentland Hills by Clare Devine - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pentland-hillsHutton Cowl by Sam Boggia - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hutton-cowlGrace by Jane Richmond - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grace-43Apple Pie by Tin Can knits - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/apple-pie-3Tambourine by Julia Farwell-Clay - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tambourine-2Ginger Twist Studio - http://www.gingertwiststudios.com/shop/Be Inspired Yarn shop - https://beinspiredfibres.wordpress.comKathy's knits - http://www.kathysknits.co.ukKettle yarn company - http://kettleyarnco.co.ukGeeky Puffin Knit Palooza - http://geekypuffinknitpalooza.blogspot.co.ukBlank Canvas by Ysolda - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blank-canvasBoyfriend cards by Pat Menchini - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boyfriend-cardiPom Pom magazine - http://www.pompommag.com

​IntroductionsKarla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter, Periscope and PinterestEmily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on PinterestShout Out!ADDcrafter from Colorado! We're glad we could make you laugh!What's knitting now EmilySock Recipe: A Good, Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Hat Trick’s Calgary colourway. Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colourOn the fly shawl in Caterpilliargreen in the Beta colourwayKarla- Fish Kiss Lips heel pattern in Zauberball Starke 6 in the domino colourway. Vasama slipped cable.Crocheted snowflakes from 100 Snowflakes to CrochetFO’s - Karla - Foolproof Cowl by Louise Zass-Bangham #foolproofKAL2015Inland by Jane Richmond in Martha Stewart AlpacaEmily -  Simple Lines by maanel ​ViajanteDesign featuresEmily- a bit of tinking on the Beta shawl. Dropped down and added a YO, k2tog along the top edgingKarla - Getting back into reading crochet chartsStash EnhancementEmily-  NadaKarla - Picked up the “Learn to Fair Isle” Kit for the class I’ll be teaching at Kelowna Yarn and NeedlecraftsBest laid plansEmily - Find something to use my handspun for… Maybe Wendy's Fernby Princesse GrenouilleGloves for me, socks and gloves for the bug. Karla - Socks for me out of Knit Picks Felici, cowl for Mom, hat for Mark etc etc Christmas knittingTalky TalkWe’re teaching classes!Learn to Knit at Parkinson Rec CentreWe need to win the lottery!Adventures in MommyhoodBabies barfing and scream/moaning.Adjusting to work and getting into a routine with childcare.Podcasts we're listening to : Nursing and Cursing, Knitter Punks, Knitting Pipeline, Inquiring mindsTell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Jane Richmond is a knitwear designer and fellow Canadian living on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. She has been self publishing her designs since 2008 and today Felicia chats with Jane about her designs and collaborating on her latest collections.

Episode 16IntroductionsKarla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter, Periscope and PinterestEmily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter EmGem on PinterestShout Out Aithena from  Maple Ridge!What's knitting now Emily  Simple Lines by maanelStranger Cardigan by michiyoKarla- Foolproof Cowl by Louise Zass-Bangham #foolproofKAL2015Golden Pear by Melissa Thompson knit for charity Period of Purple CryingKarla's Area 51Frogged - Lalylala Lupo the lamb by Lydia TresseltBlueSand Cardigan by La Maison RililieNorwegian Star Mittens by Rhonda Stovin in sport weight cascade 220Tutti-Fruitti Socks by Janet Rehnfelt in Patons North America Stretch Socks in Fruit slicesInland by Jane Richmond in Martha Stewart AlpacaGhost Dance by Beth Whipkey out of handspun Caliope's triple blended batt plied with 100% alpacaFO’s - Karla - Golden Pear, Design Feature Garter Ear Flap Hat, Magic Coffee Baby Hat knit for charity Period of Purple CryingSpin me 'round!Emily - Salmon Arm Sheep to Shawl - Winner!Design featuresEmily- that cable on Stranger CardiganStash EnhancementEmily-  Yarn makes me Happy- Finn TopBest laid plansKarla - Zauberball socks for Mom with the Fish Kiss Lips heel foot traced.Carolina Fiber Girls - #SocktoberTalky TalkKnit City Colourway and Catepillar Green unknown patternAdventures in Mommyhoodsleepover!!Enquiring mindsTell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 14IntroductionsKarla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter, Periscope and PinterestEmily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter EmGem on PinterestShout Out Elise Dear for the reviewTerry Tinsel for the reviewWhat's knitting now Emily  Simple Lines by maanelStranger Cardigan by michiyoPom Pom Quarterly - PomcastKarla- Foolproof Cowl by Louise Zass-Bangham #foolproofKAL2015Inland by Jane Richmond in Martha Stewart AlpacaGhost Dance by Beth Whipkey out of handspun Caliope's triple blended batt plied with 100% alpacaGolden Pear by Melissa Thompson knit for charity Period of Purple CryingKarla's Area 51Frogged - Lalylala Lupo the lamb by Lydia TresseltBlueSand Cardigan by La Maison RililieNorwegian Star Mittens by Rhonda Stovin in sport weight cascade 220Tutti-Fruitti Socks by Janet Rehnfelt in Patons North America Stretch Socks in Fruit slicesFO’s - Karla - Reyna byNoora Laivola - SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in Wine Green          Fiona Doll Hoodie by Susan Mills knit from stash ends of unknown 100% wool. Annie and the Swiss Cheese ScarfEmily-  Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel Sock ArchitectureSpin me 'round!Emily - Nada - some worries about the Fall Fair sheep to shawl competition but we're confident Emily will be just fine!Karla - Drop spindling fiber from Smith and Ewe for Christmas ornamentsDesign featuresEmily- missed the first 4 rows of cable chart. 6 times in a row on Stranger CardiganKarla- Foolproof forgetting to slip the first stitch.Stash EnhancementKarla - Red Gate Stitchery Cross stitch jewellery kit, Craftsy spinning classes and steeking class, lopi yarn in anticipation for Saturday night lecture at Knit CityEmily-  Baby wrap from Cloth of KinBest laid plansEmily-  Spinning this weekend in Salmon Arm Karla - Zauberball socks for Mom with the Fish Kiss Lips heel and Modern Pillow in Knitting 24/7. Will shop for sport weight yarn for these at Knit City! Swants!KnitlitureKnitting: Fashion, Industry, Craft by Sandy BlackTalky TalkKarla started Moksha yoga and wants some swants for the walk home. Emily back to work Adventures in MommyhoodKarla - Wrist update : Seeing acupuncturist next week. Baby is climbing and screaming!Emily - daycare. Bug turned 1!!Enquiring mindsTell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 5What's knitting now Emily -Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel using Kroy sock yarn in Ragg ShadesCombley Mitts by Jane Lithgow - 2 ply alpacaAntler Cardigan by tincanknits - Sweet Fibre Merino Twist Worsted in Sketchbook plying Louet 100% wool in violetsspinning orange/yellow polwarth its Muse Fibre Works (website unavailable) Pinot Grigio colourway.Karla- Camp Out Fingerless Mitts by Tante Ehm in Noro Shiro (40% wool, 30% silk, 30% cashmere)Spinning on Merino Silk Top from Smith and Ewe in Winter Sky (80% merino, 20% silk)In celebrating National Crochet Month -  Big Girl Bonnet by Karla Rae- Berroco Vintage DKSewing drawstring project bags!Design featuresEmily- Combly mitts - did not provisional cast on for thumbSocks - knot in yarn that disrupted the colour changes. Karla- Explorer vest I want to use all the lighter colour that are at the end of the skein in the body so I stopped knitting top down and cast on bottom up. I did a 3 needle bind off. Camp Out Fingerless mitts I wanted the teal colour for around my fingers and there's only one length of it in the ball so used the ball winder to find the middle of the green and split the ball in two. I'm knitting these two at a time. Not super happy with the thumb gusset. Feel it should be bigger but I'm just knitting as written. Best laid plansEmily-   Wash/ flick card then spin that fleece then maybe make Pumpkin Ale by Ysolda Teaguepractice on rambouilletcloth diapers, curtains. Karla -  Would like to do a sweater. Currently have Blue Sand Cardigan by La Maision Rililie in hibernation. Would also like to do Inland by Jane Richmond.Sewing plans include more project bags and a couple of gifts I can talk about on the next podcast. FO’sKarla - Fruit Loops Gloves in Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock in Berry Tart.Explorer Vest by Julie Gilliver using a DK weight mill end I picked up in Hawaii at Island Yarn and Art Supplies Emily- NADAStash EnhancementKarla - Vegan Yarn Deneb in the Logwood colourway and two rovings from Smith and Ewe. (Chrissy from Snappy Stitches likes Smith and Ewe too.)Emily - white Romeny fleece from Tapestry farms (jehesla@shaw.ca)Adventures in MommyhoodKarlaEmily - no more liver Enquiring mindsPlease introduce yourself and let us know where you're from on our introductions thread.

Spate by Jane Richmond, Slippery by Sarah Dupuis, and Trousseau by Carol Feller are featured FO’s. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co, my Longaberger Home Business and Ewe-nique Yarns. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!

Bronwyn visits today. Reviews of Curious Knitvent 2013 by Helen Stewart, Head to Toe: Kids Knit Accessories by Katya Frankel, Velveteen Kit by Little Skein, and Journey by Jane Richmond and Shannon Cook.  Plus Magic Gradient Shawl and Esjan by Westknits. Episode 155 will have all the information for the Knitting Pipeline Spring Retreat March 14-15, to be released shortly after #154. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!

Thank you to Jasmin and Gigi of the Knitmore Girls Podcast for playing our promo! Catching Up (1:00) Jen went to the Huntington Botanical Gardens where she saw an amazing embroidery exhibit. She is also reading a book about Laurel Canyon called Laurel Canyon: The Inside Story of Rock-and-Roll’s Legendary Neighborhood. She is also preparing to play a gig at a fundraiser for Generations on the Move. Laura is getting new carpet in her house so she can set up a studio (woo!). She is busy with signups for Mean Girls Yarn Club. She also shares the exciting news that Dizzy Blonde Studios and Mad Color will be collaborating on a Buffy the Vampire and Angel themed yarn club. More information to come soon! In the Knitting Bag (6:55) The lace/seed stitch/cable part of the Effervescence Cardigan Jen has been knitting on her Camp Loopy month 3 project, which is the Effervescence Cardigan by Olga Buraya-Kefelian, published in the Circles + Dots e-book by Quince and Company. She is using Madelinetosh Pashmina in the colorway Rainwater. She added short row bust darts, which is making the body take a long time. She is also using a tubular cast on and tubular bind off. She also swatched for Sthe Unique Sheep Watership Down Mystery Shawl Knitalong (but has not started the first clue) and is working on the gusset of her first Sunshine Sock by Cookie A, out of Dream in Color Smooshy in Butter Peeps. Shunshine Shocks Laura is working on a Shepherd Book-inspired Mother Bear (Shepherd Bear) out of Berroco Comfort. She is changing some of the construction. Next up will be Malcubb Reynolds Mother Bear. (She is down to the wire with her Nerd Wars projects). We mention the Tempest Cardigan by Ann Weaver and the Knitpicks Brava yarn. Finished Objects (13:40) Finally done. It only took five months Jen finally finished her Madroña Shawl by Romi Hill out of Prism Delicato in Hibiscus. We talk about blocking lace without mercy. Up until the punching, it was a real nice party. Laura finished her Koalee Frye Mother Bear. She did the layer cake dress, and she is debating whether she needs to add hair. Devil’s Tower (16:59) Jen actually pulled out her Easy Baby Sweater out of Liberty Wool and picked up the second sleeve. Laura’s Kninja Kitty is in Devil’s Tower waiting to be stuffed. We mention OttLite for close work. Frog Pond (20:12) Jen had to do repair work on a dropped stitch on her Sunshine Socks. She also had to frog part of her Effervescence Cardigan because she neglected to do armhole shaping. On Deck (23:15) Laura is going to cast on Entrechat by Lisa Chemery for her granddaughter. She also is going to start building an army of Minions (pattern by Lisa Potts). She is also planning on starting an Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig. Jen is going to start the Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig out of Fibre Company Organik in the colorway Highlands (absolutely not Tidal). She really, really wants to knit a Princess Shawl by Sharon Miller. She’ll also be knitting the California Poppy Shawl in Baah La Jolla yarn, in the colorway California Poppy. Knit Culture (29:11) We discuss the second challenge of the Fiber Factor. We mention the tutorial for handling fair isle floats by contestant Jodie Gordon Lucas and the Magic Knot Tutorial by Jane Richmond. Also we talk about the podcast Just One More Row. We invite your thoughts on the Fiber Factor; come talk on our Ravelry Group! Interview (42:49) We have an amazing interview with the incredibly talented Annie Modesitt. We discuss her latest book: History on Two Needles and also knitting terminology. She blows our mind. Geek Culture (1:13:36) They have announced the casting of the Twelfth Doctor. Let us know what you think about the new Doctor. Also, Ron Glass will be in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as a doctor. We want to hear your thoughts on this and all other news about the show. We also briefly mention Broadchurch. Is anyone else watching? Events (1:16:04) KnitDizzney will be Sunday, September 8th, 2013 at Disneyland. We will be there from open to close. We will have a meetup at 2pm in the picnic area outside the Disneyland entrance; come say hi and get swag! We have pre-orders for both the custom yarn and T Shirts up! T-shirt orders are due by August 16th. We will both be at the CogKNITive Fiber Retreat in Tehachapi from the evening of October 11th to the morning of October 13. Dizzy Blonde will be a vendor and Jen will just be hanging out and taking classes. The retreat is full, but contact Dr. Gemma to be on the waiting list.

Today's episode is a belated Winter Solstice-themed "mystery play" between the Midwife (face of the Goddess) and the God.I also draw a winner for the Jane Richmond book "Island" and a skein of Madelinetosh "Vintage".Songs:Derek K. Miller "What Child is This?/Greensleeves"Ludovico Einaudi "Lady Labyrinth"Green Druid "Night Dance"Catya Mar "Clouds" from REMEMBERING THE DAYMore Human than Human "Yule Tides"Oona McOuat "Ancient Mother"

In today's episode, I'm pleased to bring you an encore interview with Jane Richmond, here to talk about her new collection of knits, inspired by Vancouver Island. Plus, in the Kitchen I'll talk about my new way of cooking and eating.Shownotes (links to follow):News & Noteworthy:The contest is now closed and there will be a drawing for it soon.  Thanks!The contest for this month: a copy of Jane Richmond's new knitting collection "Island".  Also, a skein of Madelinetosh "Vintage" worsted, in either "logwood" (purple) or "mourning dove" (blue). The deadline for this contest draw is December 31st, 2012, around 9pm Pacific/12midnight Eastern. Leave a comment with your contact info (Ravelry id is great!)Jane Richmond's new book "Island".Madelinetosh "Vintage" worsted (200yards/4oz), "Logwood" colourway.Madelinetosh "Vintage" worsted, "Mourning Dove" colourway.For “On and Off the Needles”:Interview with Jane Richmond.Song - Ludovico Einaudi, “Nightbook”In the Kitchen:The Paleo/Primal diet/lifestyle:Books Robb Wolf's The Paleo SolutionMark Sisson's The Primal Blueprint  Sarah Fragoso's Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook  Diane Sanfilippo's Practical Paleo Julie & Charles Mayfields's Paleo Comfort FoodBlogsCivilized Caveman Cooking Creations (Paleo cooking/baking)Elena's Pantry (gluten-free, but with some Paleo options) Mark Sisson's "Mark's Daily Apple"(more to be added soon)Closing:Today I want to acknowledge the loss of one of our own.  A fellow podcaster, knitter and much loved lady in the knitting and Ravelry community - Karrie, also known as KnitPurlGurl (podcast by the same name), passed away suddenly on Monday, November 26th, 2012.  Please join me in sending your thoughts of strength, love and peace to her family. To honour her today, in this closing, I wanted to play a song by Torley on Piano called “Remember Melody”.  To our sweet KnitPurlGurl, this is for you.Song: Torley on Piano - Remember Melody

In today's episode, it's time to catch up on the knitted projects. Plus, an essay by British writer and Druid, Nimue Brown.Shownotes: News & Noteworthy:-contest draw (yarn or spinning fibre) winner - Jennifer, Naamah13. For “On and Off the Needles”:“Off” Projects only today:Irish Coffee, by Thea ColmanYarn: Madelinetosh Chunky, 100% SW merino, aran weight, colourway “Rambler”.Telemark Pullover, by Erika FloryYarn: Gaia's Colours, Pales Twisty DK, colourway “Azur-Ava”.Rae scarf, by Jane Richmond Yarn: Purple Label MCN fingering by Tanis Fiber Arts, in the “Autumn Sun” colourway (September 2011 sock club yarn).Diagonal Lace socks, by Wendy Johnson Yarn: Skinny Bugga, 80/10/10 true fingering, by Sanguine Gryphon, in muted rainbow colourway “Frog-legged Leaf Beetle”. Sedum cardigan, by Jane RichmondYarn: Bernat Roving (single-ply bulky, 80% acrylic/20% wool) in “putty” colourway.A Test knit unnamed cardigan by Carol Feller, to be released next year. Made the one-year sizeYarn: Berocco Vintage Chunky in a pale bright green.Ameliorate fingerless mitts, by Hunter HammersenYarn: Gaia's Colours Fibre Arts, Silkie Sock in the colourway “Lolita”.Hacky Sack Hoodie, by Stef Pulford from the Son of Stitch n' Bitch bookYarn: Cascade Eco Wool, deep charcoal gray, 100% wool. Color Affection, by Vera ValimakiYarn: Fiberphile yarns, MCN luxe sock, 375yards/343metres, in “Stardust” and “Honey Amber”, and Earthly Hues Seedlings sock yarn (MCN), 375yards/343metres) in “Sunshine”.Song - Sora, “Heartwood”The Pagan Corner:Nimue Brown's essay - “Ancestors of Yarn”"I'm not sure when humans started spinning wool from fleece, but it goes back a long way into our history as a species, I assume to our first settling as farmers rather than being nomadic hunter gatherers. Yarn has played a significant part of life since then, as clothing and bedding, decoration, comfort, and art form. It's also traditionally a very female activity, in the western world, although I believe in South America knitting is one of those hard core macho things that men get together to do. Which goes to show that like most gender things it actually has more to do with culture than physicality.Our female ancestors then, for most of human history, were involved with yarn. A woman might be buried with her distaff even. Spinning, weaving, making and mending are traditional women's work. The methods we have, from the spindle and spinning wheels to knitting and crochet also connect us to the people who invented, developed and perfected them. Like so many of our ancestors, the yarn innovators are largely unknown, and there were probably a great many of them.Every woman who passes down this skill to a girl, is part of a huge web of weaving tradition. I learned knitting from my mother, crotchet from the mother of a boyfriend, spinning from several friends, although I'm not very good at it! I learned naalbinding (which might not be how you spell it!) to make traditional Viking socks, which take forever but are stunningly substantial. The wool work doesn't come alone though. Alongside it come the tales of other knitters and crafters, family myths and anecdotes. While the hands are busy, the mind has plenty of room to wander.I find wool work incredibly soothing. If I'm rattled, my mind in chaos and my body weary, then to sit down with wool is one of the best therapies. The rhythm of it is innately soothing. Watching small pieces of creativity form between my fingers is affirming, settling. The stories and inspiration of other wool workers are very much with me, and I feel part of something much bigger than I am. There's a power in weaving, knitting, spinning – the power to take the raw materials of nature and fashion them into something essential for life in a cold climate. Wool for our ancestors must have contributed to survival, a vital part of culture that made human life viable in tough locations.I heard a story once, that Arran sweaters have complex designs because each family had its own pattern. The women made them so that if a drowned sailor washed ashore, they could figure out who he was, who his people were. I can't imagine making a jumper for my man that would mark him as mine in case he died, that must take a certain kind of pragmatic courage.Modern life is full of things that claim to be convenient, but that take far more from us than they give. I know a lot of women who are returning to wool, or learning it anew, because it makes sense to them on an emotional level as well as a practical one. Being able to do the essential things of life matters and in turn makes your life feel more real. Ancestral pursuits like this bring a sense of stability, rootedness and belonging. We need that. In cultures full of uprooted people, in times where continuity and certainty are hard to come by, reaching back into the past makes a lot of sense. The ancestors are all there, behind us. A sense of belonging is a precious thing to have when everything else feels a bit fragile and uncertain. Between climate change and the world economies, and the insane priorities of politicians, life for any aware person is not comfortable, even in our relatively insulated western world.The wool tribe is there, for anyone willing to pick up the threads and find out how to make them. Your grandmothers will have done it, and your great grandmothers. The odds are you had some distant grandfathers who kept or sheared sheep, too. Go back far enough and most of us have that, in fact. The threads of wool can also be threads of continuity, safety lines to remind us of where we came from and how we connect to the other creatures, and to the earth. We can bind our own stories into the wool."Anyone interested in a deeper look at ancestry, from an overtly Druid perspective, is invited to pick up a copy of Nimue's new book, Druidry and the Ancestors.  She blogs most days at Druidlife

In today's episode, it's all about the sweater love as I update you on my projects.   And it is the Spring Equinox, when the world warms and prepares for the growing season...ShownotesHousekeeping:- Enter to win a project bag by Miso Crafty Knits, and one of three skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn.   The Knitter's NeedlesOff the Needles:Arco Cowl:“Arco Cowl” by Sara Sprung.Yarn: Malabrigo “Rasta” super bulky, in “Arco Iris” colourway.Moonstone Sweater:“My favorite sweater” - basic top-down raglan formula pattern, by Amber Corcoran (Fancy Tiger Crafts). Yarn: Fleece Artist “Big Blue” BFL chunky, “Moonstone” colourway.Ripley Cardigan:“Favorite Cardigan” by Wendy Bernard, from the “Custom Knits” book.Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “QED” BFL worsted, in silver-gray “The Ripley Scrowle” My Chelsea Market Slouch:“Chelsea Market Hat” by Caryl Pierre (test knit)Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “QED” BFL worsted, in deep turquoise “Organelle”On the Needles: Fluffy Cardi:“Sedum” cardigan by Jane RichmondYarn: Bernat “Roving” - single ply bulky, 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, in “Putty” gray colour.Doha Cardigan:“Calligraphy Cardigan” by Hannah FettigYarn: The Sanguine Gryphon “Traveller” DK (100% SW Merino), in “Doha”.Ben's Warthog:“Warthog” by Sarah Keen, from the “Knitted Wild Animals” book. Yarn: "Cascade 220", 100% Peruvian wool (not superwash), in colours “Rust” and “Cream”Music:David Baumgarten, "Your Spring Will Come Along"

Today is a bumper episode, as the British would say.  I'll update you on what I've been knitting - and it's been quite a lot.  I'll also play a handful of seasonal songs both silly and sweet, for your enjoyment. There has been a lot brewing,  bubbling and baking in my kitchen lately - so I'll share what I've been making.  And it is the Winter Solstice - the longest night of the year...A bumper crop of show notes:   (Sorry for the delay, folks!)  Housekeeping:-Enter to win two skeins of blue/purple fingering merino/silk/nylon & silver over at the blog.  Post a comment in the comments section for “Episode 10”.  There is also a wonderful shawl pattern by Miriam Felton that can be knit with these two sparkly skeins.  Deadline is Saturday, January 14th, 2012.The Knitter's Needles:“Off the Needles” Projects:Elphaba Pullover, by Mary Annarellayarn: Bugga! by Sanguine Gryphon, in Blue Metalmark colourway. Wurm hat, by Katushika.Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon, Sappho II fingering, in “Like a God” colourway.OWLS pullover sweater, by Kate DaviesYarn: Fleece Artist, Big Blue BFL chunky/aran, in “Seafoam” colourway.I completed the sweater in 8 days!"On the Needles" Projects:Rae, by Jane Richmond.Yarn: Tanis Fiber Arts, Purple Label Sock (MCN), in September colourway “Autumn sun”.Arco Cowl, by Sara Sprung.Yarn: Malabrigo Rasta super bulky, in “Arco Iris” colourway.Mittens, top-down, my own design.  Could become a published pattern.  Starts at finger tips and works to cuffs. Yarn: The Sanguine Gryphon's Zaftig Bugga! worsted MCN, in the “Fierce Snake” colourway. My favorite sweater - basic top-down raglan formula pattern, by Amber Corcoran. Yarn: Fleece Artist, Big Blue BFL chunky, colourway "Moonstone".In the Kitchen:- My shortbread recipe and butter-tart recipe will be over at my personal blog soon.- The tricky/disaster caramel apple recipe at the "Your Homebased Mom" site/blog.The Pagan Corner:- SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) - American Self-Help writer. Songs:(intro music) Deck the Halls - Doug Boldt Hey Santa! - Mr Vegas ManSanta Claus is really freaking me out! - Lord Weatherby (not "Leatherby" - sorry!)Carol of the Bells - Doug Astrop Gifts of the Midwinter - Ken and Lisa TheriotIn the Bleak Midwinter - Doug BoldtIn the Bleak Midwinter - Allison CroweAll music sourced through Music Alley.

In today's episode, we catch up on the knitting projects in “The Knitter's Needles”.  Plus, we reflect on the significance of Samhain in “The Pagan Corner”.Show notes:Housekeeping:Enter to win Vesper Sock yarn or undyed spinning fiber on this episode's show notes - deadline 9pm Pacific, November 28th, 2011. The Pagan Knitter Ravelry groupThe Knitter's Needles:“On” Projects:Elphaba Pullover, by Mary AnnarellaYarn: The Sanguine Gryphon, Bugga!, Blue Metalmark colourway (Ravelry Link) Rae scarf, by Jane Richmond Yarn: Tanis Fiber Arts, Purple Label Sock (80/10/10 Merino/cashmere/nylon), in "Autumn Sun" colourway. (Ravelry link) Secret project - will reveal in a future episode.“Off” Projects:Westknits Mystery Shawl KAL 2011 (